US and Iraqi gov't deadlocked over how much control to give to Iraqi army

[sabra]

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/1B344E29-1202-48EE-A783-0F7DCC2FE5B3.htm

Iraq wants more control over security

Talks between the United States and Iraq remain deadlocked over how much control the US military will transfer to Iraqi forces.

A day after the dispute forced an embarrassing delay of a signing ceremony in Baghdad, an Iraqi defence ministry source said disagreements remained on Sunday over the wording of a document that outlines the new relationship between US-led forces and Iraq's military.

"There are some disputes between the two parties. We have our own point of view and they have theirs. We want thorough control and want the freedom to make decisions independently," the source said on condition of anonymity.

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But in a sign that negotiations could drag on, Mohammed al-Askari, spokesman for Iraq's defence ministry, said the government would take its time until an agreement was reached.

"We need more time regarding these discussions. There are some articles that need more discussions with the Americans. We don't want to be rushed into making these decisions. Our points of view are not identical."

[bullimiami]

1. never enough to stop american control.

[rocktivity]

2. Ingrates! Just what does Iraq think it is--

a sovereign nation???

:eyes:
rocknation

[PresidentWar]

3. Just look at this black comedy.

I mean, this is unreal. An elected leader (?) of a nation having to bargain with military invaders and occupiers over how much power to give the HOME defense force.

I'd laugh if I didn't feel like crying. This sort of upside down Orwell world is exceeding anything he could have envisioned.

[TheCowsCameHome]

4. Nothing like having their own govt. as long as we tell them what to do.

Nice going, *W*

[Horse with no Name]

5. Because the crux of the matter is

Georgie porgie has said all along that "as soon as they are ready to take over" we would leave.
But if we NEVER let them take over, then we never have to leave.